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Save up to 80% on premium flights - no credit cards needed.

Learn the proven system used by thousands of expert travelers to unlock premium flights for less, no matter where you live.
No prior knowledge necessary
No need to apply for credit cards
Start with a balance of zero points
Works no matter where you live
Explore the modules and lessons below.
Module 1: The Basics of Earning Points
    Module 2: Earning Points (Buying + Shopping)
      Module 3: Redeeming Points
        Module 4: Redeeming by Region
          Module 5: Flight Deals + Example Bookings
            Introduction and Important Background Knowledge
            Lays the groundwork for understanding loyalty programs and how airline points systems work globally.
            Recommended Frequent Flyer Program Sign-Up Order
            A curated list of the most valuable frequent flyer programs and the order in which to register for them depending on where you live.
            Miles vs Points
            Explains the difference between redeemable points and status-qualifying miles across loyalty programs.
            Quiz: Miles vs Points
            A short quiz to reinforce your understanding of how miles and points differ in value and use.
            Earning Points from Flying
            Shows how to calculate and maximize point earnings based on booking class and airline fare rules.
            Introduction to Buying Points
            Introduces the concept of buying points strategically instead of earning them the slow way.
            Caution Before Buying Points
            Highlights common pitfalls and what to avoid before purchasing points for redemptions.
            Earning: Air Canada Aeroplan
            Where and how to acquire Aeroplan points at the best rates.
            Earning: Avianca Lifemiles
            Learn how to acquire LifeMiles points and understand device-related quirks when accessing the platform.
            Earning: Avios (Qatar Airways, British Airways, Iberia, Finnair + More)
            Learn the best ways to acquire Avios from various carriers for future redemptions.
            Earning: Alaska Airlines Atmos
            Understand the cost and chart for acquiring Alaska Atmos points for hard-to-find partners.
            Earning: AAdvantage
            Acquire AAdvantage points for access to Qatar, Etihad, and more, with redemption math.
            Earning: Flying Blue
            Learn where to acquire Flying Blue points and monitor for discounts.
            Earning: Virgin Atlantic
            Learn how to acquire Virgin points at the best rates.
            How to Buy Points When Starting with No Points
            Learn the restrictions and strategies for buying points from scratch in each program.
            Quiz: Earning Points
            A checkpoint quiz to test your knowledge of buying and earning strategies.
            Earning Through Shopping Portals
            Learn how to use country-specific airline shopping portals to passively earn points.
            Essential Tool Introduction
            Learn to use the best tools to find award availability across multiple programs.
            Paid Resources for Finding Award Seats
            Discover paid and semi-paid tools for advanced search support.
            Redeeming: Air Canada Aeroplan
            Aeroplan is one of the most flexible programs for booking Star Alliance carriers like Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ANA, and Swiss. This section shows you how to navigate its zone-based award chart, take advantage of stopovers to book two destinations in one trip, and use buy-point promotions to maximize value. A short quiz wraps it up to make sure you know how to avoid the common redemption mistakes with Aeroplan.
            Redeeming: Avianca LifeMiles
            Avianca LifeMiles is a powerful tool for unlocking award space on Lufthansa, EVA Air, Austrian, and many other Star Alliance partners. You’ll learn how LifeMiles pricing works—including its occasional inconsistencies—how to construct creative itineraries with minimal surcharges, and how to spot the sweet spots that deliver premium value. The lesson concludes with a quiz to reinforce your understanding of this high-utility but often-overlooked program.
            Redeeming: Avios
            Covering four different airline award programs, this series of lessons opens doors to incredible value across Qatar Airways (including Qsuites), British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair. This section explains how the various Avios “currencies” interact, how to transfer between them, and how to strategically book redemptions that avoid high surcharges and exploit distance-based pricing. You’ll see practical booking examples and finish with a quiz to make sure you understand how to use Avios across multiple partners.
            Redeeming: Alaska Atmos
            Alaska’s award program offers access to redemptions with partners like Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fiji Airways, and Korean Air. This section shows how to make the most of Alaska’s region-based pricing, how to find award space, and how to leverage occasional buy-mile sales to book premium cabins for less. A final quiz ensures you’re ready to apply these strategies with confidence.
            Redeeming: American AAdvantage
            AAdvantage miles are extremely useful for premium redemptions on Qatar Airways, Etihad, Japan Airlines, and other key Oneworld partners for Points Master members living outside North America. In this module, you’ll learn how to identify the best partner redemptions, use award search tools efficiently, and determine when buying AAdvantage miles makes sense based on your route and timing. The included quiz confirms your readiness to apply AAdvantage strategically.
            Redeeming: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
            Flying Club points can unlock exceptional value on ANA First and Business Class, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Atlantic’s own routes. This section breaks down the best redemptions available through Flying Club, how to calculate redemptions across different partners. It’s ideal for anyone looking to book luxury cabins with a relatively small number of points.
            Redeeming: Flying Blue
            Flying Blue, used by Air France and KLM, also offers great redemptions on Etihad, ITA, and China Airlines. In this module, you’ll learn how to take advantage of Promo Rewards, build stopovers into your itinerary, and use tools to check availability across the Flying Blue network. It also covers how to calculate redemption costs when buying miles on sale, ensuring you’re getting strong value from each redemption.
            Redeeming: Advanced Redemptions
            This section goes deeper into specialized redemptions, starting with Emirates First and Business Class, and what booking strategies are still effective. It also covers how to book Singapore Airlines First Class, including practical tips on account setup, address restrictions, and redemption logic. These advanced examples are perfect for users looking to unlock ultra-premium experiences once they’ve mastered the fundamentals.
            North America
            Learn exactly how to redeem points when flying from North America to Europe, South America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. This module saves hours of research by showing you how to search each route step by step—so if you’re flying North America to Europe, for example, you’ll see exactly which programs and airlines to check, how to search, and what sweet spots I personally use. Every route pairing comes with my hand-picked award chart examples to help you find availability faster and book smarter.
            Asia (East and Southeast)
            If you’re based in or flying from Asia, this section teaches you how to redeem points for flights to Europe, Oceania, and North America, as well as within Asia itself. Instead of spending hours figuring out which program works best for Asia to Europe or Asia to North America, you’ll get region-specific strategies, search tips, and my personal list of sweet spots to use right now. It’s a huge time-saver that gives you clear, proven redemption paths across all the major routes.
            Europe
            Flying from Europe? This section covers how to book premium flights to North America, Asia, Oceania, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. For each of these region pairings, you’ll get specific advice on how to search, which tools to use, and which redemptions offer the best value. You’ll also get access to my curated list of sweet spots from Europe, saving you countless hours and guesswork when planning your redemptions.
            Oceania
            This module covers redemptions from Oceania to North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East—including how to fly from Australia and New Zealand using the most effective programs. Each region pairing comes with my exact strategies for searching award space, plus a list of the best sweet spots to use based on real booking data. Instead of guessing, you’ll get the fastest route to finding and booking a deal that works.
            Africa
            Redeeming from Africa doesn’t have to be complicated. This module shows you how to fly from Africa to Europe, North America, and Oceania using programs that consistently offer value and availability. Each route includes my personal search approach and sweet spot examples, making it easy to skip the trial-and-error and go straight to what works.
            Middle East
            If you’re flying from the Middle East, this section shows you exactly how to book award flights to Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa using the most effective points programs. Instead of endlessly comparing options across dozens of airlines, you’ll get direct advice on how to search routes like Middle East to Europe or Middle East to Asia, with examples of programs and airlines I use myself. Every pairing includes access to my personal sweet spot list and a breakdown of the most efficient way to search, saving you time and helping you avoid the most common mistakes.
            South America
            This section teaches you how to redeem points when flying from South America to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa—covering the key programs that offer availability for long-haul travel out of Latin American hubs. For each region pairing, you’ll get clear search strategies and my personal list of sweet spots so you don’t waste time guessing. Whether you’re booking LATAM, Avianca, or partner airlines through other programs, you’ll learn how to quickly find the best value flights and make smart redemptions every time.
            Finding Cash Deals
            Use external sites like forums and newsletters to find underpriced cash fares.
            HELP - I Can’t Find Award Space For My Trip!
            Introduces the Points Master Booking Concierge as a support option.
            Congratulations!
            Wrap-up message, final words, and encouragement to put your skills into action.
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            “I’m so thankful Dan created the Points Master Program. I’ve often dreamed of flying in premium cabins but always thought it was something that was out of reach or that would take me numerous years to save up enough credit card points just to book…”

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            “The Points Master forever changed how I travel (not exaggerating)! The whole course is well-designed and easy to understand. No matter your origins and destinations, the course will offer all the tools you need to book business tickets…”

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            Frequently Asked Questions

            Who is this program for?

            Beginner to intermediate points travelers. If you have redeemed points in more than two frequent flyer programs and know how to find award space easily, this program might not be for you.

            Who is the program NOT suitable for?

            If one or more of the following describes your travel patterns or level of experience, Points Master is probably not right for you:

            1. You have little or no flexibility in terms of travel dates and destination. For example, if you have to travel from San Francisco to Athens on December 20th and cannot consider booking San Francisco to Istanbul on December 19th and adding a connecting ticket on another airline from there, traveling with points probably isn't suitable for you since it inherently requires a little flexibility.

            2. You care more about flying direct than flying more comfortably. If you would rather fly from Tokyo to London nonstop in economy class than fly Tokyo to Bangkok to Frankfurt to London in lie-flat business class seats, traveling on points is not for you. Sometimes there will be nonstop flights available, but it is far more common to have to connect at least once. Usually this is part of the fun since you get to take multiple flights in comfy seats while enjoying a luxurious lounge on your layover.

            3. You intend on traveling in a group of more than 4 people. While some airlines can open more than four award seats on a single flight, this is a rare occurrence. In general, you can expect to find two award seats on most flights (but not all) at some point, and four seats closer to departure if the flight is on the empty side.

            4. You already know a lot about miles and points and are only looking for new sweet spots. Although I share dozens of award sweet spots in Points Master, odds are that you will be familiar with a number of them if you are already a professional points traveler. Join Points Master to learn about award programs that you are not familiar with or to master the art of buying and redeeming points, rather than earning them through credit cards if you are US-based for example.

            What if I'm not satisfied with the program?

            I am confident you will love Points Master. Out of all students so far, the satisfaction rate has been over 98%. If for any reason you are having problems or are unsatisfied, please email me at support@nonstopdan.com and I will make it right. That can include a 1-on-1 consultation, offering other guidance, or a refund in certain cases.

            To be transparent, most refund requests have come from students who did not realize that Points Master is a program that primarily teaches you to buy and redeem airline points. By purchasing, you acknowledge that you are aware of the nature of the Program and what is/isn't included.

            What if I don't know anything about miles and points?

            You've come to the right place! I'll teach you everything you need to know to become a pro, no previous skills required!

            Is the program really worth it?

            Given that saving even 20% off a premium cabin flight can be worth several $1000s, the answer is yes. You are almost guaranteed to recoup the course investment back on your first premium cabin redemption, especially given that I show you how to save up to 80% off retail price compared to cash fares!

            How do I access the program?

            By joining via the check-out buttons on this page.

            Do I need to live in the United States?

            No! I teach you how to buy and redeem points wherever you live in the world.

            Do I need to attend live?

            No, you can complete Points Master wherever you want, whenever you want.

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